2082, NSW

The area is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 42. It is also a family-heavy community, as the proportion of children under 15 is much higher than in most other similar areas.

About 21.1% of residents were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national figures. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 88.6% of the community. While 9.6% of people use another language at home—a figure higher than most similar areas—this is still far below the New South Wales average.

A large portion of the community reports no religion, at 43.5%. This figure is well above the national average and has risen by 19 points since 2011.

The area is highly qualified, with 33.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure. This is reflected in the high school completion rate, which is 68.7%.

Weekly incomes are very high here; the typical family earns $2,804, which is well above the national figure. This is consistent with the 20.7% of people who earn $2,000 or more each week.

Residents are generally healthy, as the 3.6% of people needing help with daily activities is much lower than in most areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 29.4%.

Community spirit is strong, with 20.5% of people volunteering, which is well above the national figure. There is also a high rate of unpaid care, with 33.1% of people caring for children.

Households here are larger than usual, averaging 2.9 people per home. Very few people live alone (15.1%), and one-parent families are much less common than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by large detached houses, with 93.1% of homes having three or more bedrooms. Renting is rare at 10.8%, and the typical weekly rent is well above the national figure at $580.

Working from home is very common, with 40.5% of the workforce doing so—far above the national figure. Most homes have multiple cars, and very few people (0.9%) commute by public transport.

The population is very stable, with only 24.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the state and national averages.

The workforce is highly active, with 67% of adults working or looking for work, well above the national figure. Unemployment is much lower than most areas at 3.0%.

This is an area of significant advantage, ranking among the highest in the country for access to money, resources, and job skills.

The area is only somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.9. This is partly due to the steep terrain, as the average slope is far above the state average.